It may seem like some people are born likable, but everyone is capable of developing charisma. No matter what your personality, there are certain traits you can practise and apply to your own behaviour that can make you seem more magnetic, trustworthy and influential. Here are the basics to developing charisma.

Jimmy Fallon may be a polarising figure on the internet, but he can bring in the ratings. Some believe he's fake, while others are drawn to his charisma. This video breaks down how to emulate that charisma on your own.

When you really want something done, you sometimes have to sway others. And after all, a little nudge (in the right direction) never hurt anyone. But there's a fine line between being persuasive and making threats.

Being likable is entirely under your control. All it takes is the ability to pick up a few key social skills that build emotional intelligence. Here are 19 simple ways to start crafting a “million-dollar personality” and become the most likable person in the room.

Half an hour had passed and I sat in my car, waiting for my habitually tardy friend to arrive so I could help her move. Resentment and anger started to build. But when she texted, "So sorry, be there soon," I replied, "No worries! Take your time :) " I'd had it. I was really sick of this being nice shit.

Ellen DeGeneres is a loveable and wonderful human being. You can't help but smile when you watch her. Is it her impeccable hair? Her smile? Her charisma? Those help, but it's simpler than that: She tells funny, endearing jokes that make people instantly like her. Let's break down what they are.

If you want to be the kind of person who can entertain everyone at a large party, you're gonna need more than your usual charismatic tricks. One way to get and keep the attention of your guests is to play characters.

Charisma and likeability are powerful tools, but it helps if people feel like they can approach you. No one feels comfortable approaching someone who always seems like they're rushing to the next thing in life. If you want to be approachable, chill out.

Eye contact is an important part of making a good first impression. But if you have a bad habit of looking elsewhere while people talk, some practise can help. You don't even need to leave your couch.

When someone gets interrupted while telling a story to your group, it's the perfect opportunity to make yourself seem more attentive and likeable by asking that person to continue.

Asking questions is a great way to start an engaging conversation. Ask too many questions, however, and your conversation starts to feel more like an interrogation. To avoid this, author Ramit Sethi suggests the "question, question, statement" method.

Good conversation has a natural back and forth like a game of tennis. That pleasant flow comes to a grinding halt, however, when you stop to try and clear up all of the unnecessary details.

Hitting it off with new people can be quite a challenge for some of us. When you don't know someone, there's a barrier of awkwardness between you. Charismatic people are able to break that barrier. One shortcut for doing this is to think of someone new you meet as an old friend.

Your body language, eye contact, and speech patterns can send subtle signals that set the tone of a conversation. And sometimes we don't realise we're sending those signals. One easy way to gain a little self-awareness in that area? Ask a close friend or loved one.